This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.
On October 22, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Tunduru, Ruvuma, Tanzania, where a 27-year-old man, James Paulo, allegedly shot and killed his 25-year-old girlfriend, Beatha Kafuru.
According to authorities, Paulo had been financing Kafuru's college education, and she had recently completed her diploma in nursing. However, when Paulo asked her to marry him, Kafuru refused, citing her desire for independence.
Paulo, who is a police officer attached to the anti-graft agency in Tanzania (Takururu), allegedly fired three bullets into Kafuru's head, killing her instantly.
Paulo's motive for the murder was reportedly his desire to marry Kafuru, whom he shares a child with. In a statement to the police, Paulo claimed that he had planned to marry Kafuru once she was out of school.
As news of the tragic incident spread, condolence messages poured in from friends, family, and well-wishers. One message read, 'God gives and God takes rest in peace Betha Kafuru. This death will touch all those who studied at Mboza Mission, Mbeya. She was the daughter of second master Kafuru, God is good rest in peace.'
Paulo has since been arrested and is facing charges for the murder of his girlfriend.
